San José, Costa Rica — Central America
The Declaration of Central American Independence
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
1. The Declaration of Central American Independence Marker
Frente a este lugar hace 150 años
el Ayuntamiento de San Jose
recibió y confirmo
la Declaracion
de la Independencia de
Centroamerica
Liceo de San Jose
15 de Septiembre
150 years ago, in front of this place,
the Municipal Council of San José received and confirmed
The Declaration of Central American Independence
Liceo de San José
September 15
Erected 1971 by Liceo de San José.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1821.
Location. 9° 55.98′ N, 84° 4.772′ W. Marker is in San José. Marker is on Avenida 2 just north of Calle 2, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San José 10104, Costa Rica. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monument to the National Flag of Costa Rica (a few steps from this marker); The 150th Anniversary of the First Catholic Diocese in Costa Rica (within
this page online
Also see . . . The Federal Republic of Central America. (Submitted on November 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
2. An additional nearby marker at the base of the statue dedicated to Costa Rican workers
This additional marker reads:
”A los trabajadores con cuyas fuerzas se ha construido la Patria. No hay nada, absolutamente nada en el Patrimonio Nacional, que no haya sido construido con su manos”.
Diputado Luis Armando Gutierrez
Mayo 1985
Movimiento Sindical Costarricense
English translation:
”To the workers that have constructed the Nation with their own forces. There is nothing, absolutely no part of the National Heritage, that has not been constructed by their hands.”
Congressman Luis Armando Gutiérrez
May 1985
Costa Rican Union Movement
Diputado Luis Armando Gutierrez
Mayo 1985
Movimiento Sindical Costarricense
Congressman Luis Armando Gutiérrez
May 1985
Costa Rican Union Movement
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
3. The Declaration of Central American Independence Marker
The marker is roughly in the center of this view, at the base of a statue dedicated to workers. To the left is the Monument to the National Flag of Costa Rica marker at the base of the flagpole. In the distance is the Central Park kiosk.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
4. The Melico Salazar Popular Theatre
Across the street from the marker, presumably the location of the Municipal Council of San José when the Declaration was received, is now the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
